Biarritz, Coastal resort town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Biarritz extends along the Bay of Biscay with six beaches, offering numerous water activities and seaside promenades connecting different coastal sections.
The transformation of Biarritz from a fishing village to an international destination began in 1854 when Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie established their summer residence.
The town maintains strong Basque influences in its architecture, cuisine, and local festivals, reflecting the traditions of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques region.
The Grande Plage beach provides surfing opportunities throughout the year, with water temperatures ranging from 17°C in winter to 25°C in summer.
The Rocher de la Vierge, a rock formation accessed by a metal bridge, features a statue of the Virgin Mary placed there in 1865.
Location: Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Location: Labourd
Location: arrondissement of Bayonne
Elevation above the sea: 48 m
Shares border with: Anglet, Arbonne, Arcangues, Bidart
Address: 64200 Biarritz, France
Phone: +33559415941
Email: mairie@biarritz.fr
Website: http://biarritz.fr
GPS coordinates: 43.48325,-1.55928
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:17
The coastal path of Biarritz connects the Virgin Rock, Art Deco Casino, lighthouse and imperial palace. The beaches of Grande Plage, Port Vieux, and Côte des Basques provide ocean views. The architecture includes Villa Belza, Sainte-Eugénie Church, and the Orthodox Church. The city center contains a covered market, museums, and a former railway station.
Hôtel du Palais
449 m
Rocher de la vierge
919 m
Aquarium de Biarritz
674 m
Château d'Ilbarritz
3.1 km
Plage de la Chambre d'Amour, Anglet
1.5 km
Villa Belza
804 m
Biarritz Lighthouse
1.3 km
Parc des Sports Aguiléra
1.7 km
Église Sainte-Eugénie de Biarritz
438 m
Cité de l'Océan et du Surf
2.6 km
Le Musée de la mer
720 m
Casino municipal
52 m
Biarritz Market Hall
343 m
Château de Françon
2.4 km
Château Boulard
919 m
Russian orthodox church of Biarritz
476 m
Synagogue of Biarritz
391 m
Musée Asiatica
650 m
Miramar
670 m
Chapelle impériale de Biarritz
406 m
Église Saint-Martin
1.1 km
Golf de Biarritz
1.6 km
Villa Natacha
1.1 km
Église Saint-Joseph de Biarritz
320 m
Villa Machelon
2 km
Le Port des Pêcheurs
473 m
Église Saint-Charles de Biarritz
655 m
Villa Mouriscot
2.8 kmReviews
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